The JBL A Series is a complete tour sound solution for mid- to large-size touring applications and high-end fixed installations. JBL VTX A12W was designed to address the requests from rental companies, FOH engineers and tour sound production crews who appreciated the advances introduced in the VTX A12, but needed wider horizontal coverage for their applications. Like the VTX A12, next-generation JBL transducer technology and a high-frequency waveguide design deliver unmatched performance, sensitivity and coverage—and now a 120-degree dispersion pattern ensures coverage for a variety of applications. VTX A12W features the same patented JBL rigging mechanism and redesigned suspension system to streamline deployment and setup, and can be flown independently or in mixed configurations with the VTX A12. Plus, VTX A12W retains the same physical design, compact size and reduced weight found in the original A12. The JBL A Series isn’t just a superior line array—it’s a completely new way to approach tour sound.
Features
- 120-degree dispersion pattern for wide horizontal coverage
- New and improved JBL transducers for the best output per weight
- Innovative HF section integrates the phasing plug and waveguide for high sensitivity and linearity even at high output levels
- Redesigned Radiation Boundary Integrator® (RBI) for reduced horn edge diffraction, improved LF sensitivity, lower distortion and 120-degree coverage down to 250 Hz
- Next Generation LF section, including industry-defining Differential Drive woofers, with a dual magnet, dual voice-coil design for extended linear excursion
- Best-in-class rigging for streamlined, rapid deployment
- Full-face grill for superior weatherization and refined aesthetics
- New transport cart and frame for simplified transport and setup
- Optimizations throughout the design for space efficiency and reduced weight while simultaneously improving performance
- Full integration with JBL system control and prediction software
- Lightweight design
- Fully compatible with VTX A12
| Frequency Range (-10dB) | 46 Hz - 19k Hz (Preset: VTX A12W) |
| Horizontal Coverage (-6 dB) | 120 degrees nominal (250 Hz - 18k Hz) |
| Max. SPL | 146 dB (Preset: VTX A12W) |
| System Amplification | Crown Audio I-Tech HD |
| Nominal Impedance | LF: 2x 8 ohms |
| MF: 8 ohms | |
| HF: 8 ohms | |
| LF Driver | (2) JBL 2264H 12-inch Neodymium Differential Drive® woofer |
| MF Driver | (4) JBL 2165H 5.5-inch Neodymium Differential Drive® woofer |
| HF Driver | (3) JBL 2423K 2-inch annular diaphragm compression driver |
| Enclosure | Finnish birch plywood, Black DuraFlex finish, integral recessed handles |
| IP Rating | IP55 EN (60529) |
| Suspension / Mounting | High-grade steel with anti-corrosion coating, captive suspension plates, quick release pins, auto-locking mechanism for setting angles |
| Inter-enclosure Angle | 0.25 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 330 mm x 1118 mm x 495 mm |
| 13 in x 44 in x 19.5 in | |
| Net Weight (each) | 60.8 kg (134.0 lbs) |